September 23, 2009 - No Luck with Teal but What a Sunset!

Made it out to Lake Lavon again for another chance at Teal. Saw a few flying in the distance and had three land about 100 yards in flooded brush. Else, no luck with Teal but what a sunset!

September 22, 2009 - Duck Hunting Texas Public Lands FAQ#1

Posted a HubPages article, Duck Hunting Texas - Public Lands FAQs. First in a series of articles about duck hunting on public lands in Texas.

This article focuses on answering the question, "What licenses and permits do I need to hunt ducks in Texas"?

Check it out some time!

Out and About Without Success Save for a Drain Pipe!

Out and about today. Checked out the Elm Fork at Sandy Lake Road and McKinnish Park in Coppel. No luck but area looks promising.

Returned to Allen and caught a "not so healthy" Bass in the drainage pipe at Bethany Ridge Park. Released the Bass to the main area. Had a blind eye and skinny body for its 16" size. Hope it makes it. Click-on COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers.

Bass in the Shadows at Bethany this Morning.

Fished Bethany Lakes this Sunday morning. Caught three Bass on an Olive Wooley Bugger. Tried the Olive Damsel Fly, a Black Wooley Bugger, and a Grasshopper Imitation. Bass were not interested. Overall Bass seemed content to lurk in the shadows instead of strike a lure. Click-on COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers.

September 19, 2009 - Late Afternoon Hunt for Teal, Saw Action But None Bagged!

Late afternoon hunt for Teal started slow but picked up the last 10" of legal shooting hours. Was calling it a day and decided to load up the boat and head back to the boat ramp. Big mistake!

Had two flocks buzz overhead while picking up decoys. Took a passing shot but did not connect. Hopefully the cool front forecasted later in the week will bring more action!

Two Bass and a Sunfish - Olive Is The Color!

After a morning run, hit Bethany Lakes again this morning. Caught two Bass and a Sunfish on an Olive Damsel Fly. Had other hook-ups but broke off unfortunately. Click-on COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers.

September 15, 2009 - Evening Teal Hunt @ Lake Lavon

Decided to make a quick trip to Lake Lavon for a go at Teal. Saw two flocks. Passed on the first flock, went for the second one. MISSED! Need to work on pass shooting at the Skeet Range....

Olive is the Key!

Quick trip to Bethany Lakes this morning. Caught two Bass on an Olive Damsel Fly; ran out of Olive Wooley Buggers. Tried a Black Olive Wooley Bugger. No hits, switch to the Olive Damsel Fly - Hits! Looks like Olive is the key. Click-on COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers.

Six More at Bethany

Another morning trip to Bethany Lakes this morning. Caught six Bass on an Olive Wooley Bugger, and then broke off a Bruiser. Better luck next time! Click-on COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers.

Rainy Morning.... Caught 18 Bass on an Olive Wooley Bugger

Decided to put on rain gear and fish Bethany Lakes. Good thing because the fish were on the prowl. Caught eighteen Bass on an Olive Wooley Bugger and only lost one Bass while landing it this time. Mostly little Bass but two did go 13+" in size.

FYI: While walking back to the car, was confronted by a feisty Crawdad crossing the sidewalk. So wet, the Crawdads are using the sidewalks! Click-on COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers.